Utah Domestic Violence Advisory Council DBA Utah Domestic Violence Coalition

“Members pay a fee for voting rights and training discounts.”

“The members elect board members at the annual meeting. The number elected depends on the number of board members stepping down.”

“Various matters are subject to approval of the members. These would be communicated to the members in advance of the business meeting (held quarterly). These were closed meetings with various items discussed and voted upon at those meetings.”

“No review was or will be conducted.”

“The written conflict of interest policy is in the personnel manual for employees. It does not specifically address officers, directors, or trustees.”

“The board reviews and approves the compensation for the executive director position.”

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Udvc is the nationally recognized nonprofit domestic violence coalition for the state of utah. Udvc's mission is to create a state where domestic violence is intolerable and it envisions a world where everyone lives free from fear.”

“Prevention -- the udvc advocates for the development of policies and practices that enhance victim safety and empowerment while raising awareness of the need for prevention and intervention. Responses to domestic violence have historically focused primarily on intervention after the problem has already been identified and harm has occurred. There are, however, new domestic violence prevention strategies emerging, and prevention approaches from the public health field can serve as models for further development of these strategies. The udvc is committed to bringing these new approaches to utah, and has already successfully piloted one such program; the lethality assessment protocol (lap) - an evidence-based tool designed to reduce risk and save lives. Modeled after a similar program in maryland, the lap involves a standardized assessment of identifying individuals at the greatest risk of lethal domestic abuse, and connecting those at risk with coordinated, essential victim services. Funding is used to train law enforcement officers, victim advocates, victim service providers, medical professionals, first responders, and behavioral healthcare providers to use a standardized, evidence-based protocol to reduce homicides.”

“Other fees 240,450 4,643 3,221”

“Subsequent to the 990 being filed, a draft is provided to the governing body for review and is discussed and approved at the next board meeting.”